Johann Jakob Hofmann
Born in 1730.
Died in 1772.
Johann Jakob Hofmann is recognized for his work as an Ofenmaler and draughtsman of panoramas and perspectives. His most notable work includes a series of 61 views of the city of Zurich and the surrounding municipalities on Lake Zurich, produced between 1771 and 1772. These representations testify to his interest in local topography and his ability to capture both urban and natural landscapes.